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Virus Fact Sheet: Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox. It's most distinct symptom is a painful, blistering rash that occurs on one side of the body. Without prompt treatment, shingles can have life-threatening complications.
Rabies in Australia: The Australian Bat Lyssavirus
The Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) forms part of the same family as the rabies virus. ABLV infects all four species of fruit bats and flying foxes in Australia. In humans, ABLV can cause respiratory difficulties, coma and, in most cases, death.
Flu Vaccination Side Effects
Every year, new flu vaccines are developed to protect against fresh strains of the flu virus. Flu vaccines can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe. Speak with your doctor if you have any concerns about receiving the flu vaccine.
What Happened to the Flu in 2020 & 2021?
This year, the flu is hitting Australia hard. We've lost our natural immunity against the flu, as it all but disappeared for the last two years. It is important to understand why the flu disappeared, so we can manage the current flu season.
What Ingredients are in a Flu Vaccine ?
Flu viruses can change their surface structure from one year to the next. As such, new flu vaccines are developed each year. Flu vaccines comprise numerous ingredients that aid their development, purity, and efficacy.
Best Ways to Effectively Decrease Your Risk of Flu
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that affects the lungs, nose, and throat. Though the flu generally only causes mild symptoms, it can lead to serious health complications among certain high-risk groups.
Is it a Cold or Flu?
Here in Australia, cold and flu season is well and truly upon us. Though the common cold and the flu have many similarities, there are some key differences to look out for to guide your treatment and recovery.
What is Monkeypox and Should you be Worried?
Monkeypox is a rare condition that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms include fever, headache, and skin lesions. Cases of monkeypox have now been detected in Australia and across several European countries.
Japanese encephalitis virus threat
The virus threat that Australians need to worry about now is Japanese Encephalitis. It has already claimed the lives of one man in Victoria and another man in NSW.
COVID-19 UPDATE
During this COVID-19 pandemic, our First Aid training continues in line with government guidelines. We make every attempt to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and students.
Our COVID Safe Plan
We are committed to the safety of our students, their loved ones, and the wider community. As such, we have implemented safety recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
First Aid Training During Lockdown
Even when communities go into lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, First Aid courses generally continue.
Basic Life Support During COVID-19 Pandemic
There is some published evidence throughout the world that there are some delays associated with the concern about COVID and even evidence in Victoria suggesting some delays may have resulted in halving of the hospital survival rate for these people who have cardiac arrests out of hospital.
Best COVID Mask for First Aid?
The ability for this mask to reduce exposure to contagious airborne viruses, including the Coronavirus depends on how you wear it. Wearing the best PPE in the world won’t help if it isn’t fitted properly.
First Aid For Coronavirus
Certificate holders in first aid and CPR can find themselves asking questions like "What should I do if I encounter someone suffering acute respiratory failure who may be infected with the Coronavirus?"
COVID-19 UPDATE - 4 August
We continue to make every attempt to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and students by implementing additional hygiene measures.
COVID-19 Protecting student
Australia Wide First Aid Training Courses can be rescheduled at no additional cost for anyone with COVID-19 concerns
Measles in Australia
Measles is an acute, highly infectious illness caused by the measles virus. It can lead to serious complication such as pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (inflammation to the brain)
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